At Davis School District, our goal to ensure all students are career or college-ready and increasingly, this means ensuring they will be able to communicate effectively in another language and navigate seamlessly between a variety of cultures.

Successfully acquiring a second language requires a long, sequential course of study that focuses on student language production.  Unlike foreign language classrooms of the past, grammar drills and vocabulary list memorization are not the focus of our programs. We focus on proficiency, because that is what students need. 

We are proud to offer both traditional secondary programs and 1st-6th elementary immersion programs, as well as 7th to 12th advanced language and immersion continuation course.  The goal of all our language programs is language proficiency at a level which will enable our students to compete globally and contribute to our global society in a positive way.

Jo Carmiol 

World Languages and DLI Specialist

801-402-5147

Jo Carmiol

Our Programs 

Davis School District offers  Secondary World Languages Programs in all Junior High and High School in Davis County. For information about enrollment, languages please contact your assigned school.

Our Shared Vision 

“Learning First” is the vision and mission statement for Davis School District. We value academics as well as language acquisition and proficiency. Our immersion students receive the same first-class education as all our students, with the addition of language acquisition and a cultural awareness that will serve them for a lifetime. 

Davis School District offers both Elementary and Secondary Immersion Program continuation through high school across Davis County. For enrollment information, applications, and participant schools visit our DLI Program websites. 

The elementary Dual Language Immersion program in Davis School District first started in the fall of 2006 at Sand Springs and Eagle Bay Elementary schools. Spanish was introduced to 100 students in kindergarten and first grade at each of these schools. Since that time, 10 additional elementary schools have added programs, bringing the total of elementary Dual Language Immersion schools in Davis District to 12, with an enrollment in excess of 3,000 students. There are currently 5 Chinese, 4 Spanish and 3 French programs. 

Teacher Resources and Materials

Desk Standards, Posters, Instructional Videos, Sample Assessments, Unit Plans, Sample lessons, Target and Assessments have been moved to our Teams channel.

If you have any questions or problems accessing any of these materials please contact Jo Carmiol, Email Jo Carmiol

Employment Opportunities

K-12 Chinese, French, and Spanish (Traditional and Dual Language Immersion) Teachers

Davis School District, in Farmington, Utah, frequently has language teaching positions available.

Duties for K-6 teachers: (1) instruct students in elementary math, target language literacy, and social studies using various teaching methods as set forth in the Utah Dual Language Immersion program model (70%); (2) adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interest (10%); (3) establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students (5%); (4) meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs (5%); (5) observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, and preparation for later grades (5%) and; (6) such other duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%).

 Duties for 7-12 teachers: (1) instruct students in target language literacy and culture using various teaching methods as set for in the Utah Dual Language immersion program model (70%); (2) adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interest (10%); (3) establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students (5%); (4) meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs (5%); (5) observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health (5%); and (6) such other duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%).

Requirements: (1) Bachelor’s degree in Education, Language of instruction, or related field; (2) Hold valid Utah State Teaching License with World Language and Dual Immersion endorsements; (3) Demonstrate oral proficiency in the target language of instruction (French, Spanish or Chinese) as determined by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language), an organization recognized and accepted by the Utah State Office of Education, with no less than the minimum rating of Advanced-mid.

Apply to current openings through the DSD Careers website.